The normal electrical conduction in the heart allows the impulse that is generated by the sinoatrial node (SA node) of the heart to be propagated to (and stimulate) the cardiac […]
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Glomerulus (olfaction)
The glomerulus (plural glomeruli) is a spherical structure located in the olfactory bulb of the brain where synapses form between the terminals of the olfactory nerve and the dendrites of […]
Glomerulus
In the kidney a tubular structure called the nephron filters blood to form urine. At the beginning of the nephron the glomerulus /ɡlɒˈmɛrələs/ is a network (tuft) of capillaries that […]
Submandibular gland
The paired submandibular glands or submaxillary glands are major salivary glands located beneath the floor of the mouth. They weigh about 15 grams and produce around 60-67% of the total […]
Lymphatic vessel
In anatomy lymph vessels (or lymphatic vessels) are thin walled valved structures that carry lymph. As part of the lymphatic system lymph vessels are complementary to the cardiovascular system. Lymph […]
Olfactory mucosa
The olfactory mucosa is located in the upper region of the nasal cavity and is made up of the olfactory epithelium and the underlying lamina propria connective tissue containing fibroblasts […]
Olfactory epithelium
The olfactory epithelium is a specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity that is involved in smell. In humans it measures about 3 square centimeters (on each side) and lies […]
Dorsal respiratory group
The dorsal respiratory group (DRG) is located in the dorsomedial region of the medulla and is composed of cells in the solitary tract nucleus. The DRG is one of two […]
Mesentery
In anatomy the mesentery is the double layer of peritoneum that suspends the jejunum and ileum from the posterior wall of the abdomen. Its meaning however is frequently extended to […]
Epicardium
Epicardium describes the outer layer of heart tissue (from Greek; epi- outer cardium heart).